2011 Sustainability Report

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Innovation is at the heart of what we do as a global chemical
company. Through smarter ideas and new scientific solutions,
Huntsman is working to meet the challenging and developing needs
of society. Global megatrends and human population growth are
predicted to put increasing pressures on food, drinking water and
energy supplies. Our associates are helping customers develop
products that reduce energy use and decrease the strain on our natural
resources. From advanced transportation, aerospace and building
materials to products that promote cleaner air and energy
conservation, we’re developing innovative solutions for society.
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Introduction
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United Nations Global Compact
A Letter from the President and CEO
Stakeholder Engagement
A Letter from the Corporate
Sustainability Officer
A Look Inside Huntsman
Key Figures at a Glance
Corporate Leadership
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Sustainability in Action
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Energy and Fuels
Transportation
Home and Personal Care
Paints and Coatings
Sustainable Chemistry
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Scorecard
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Data on Performance and
Key Metrics
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United Nations Global Compact
Communication on Progress
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Report Parameters and Index
Table of Contents
Huntsman 2011 Sustainability Report 1
Aligning Our Values
u n i t e d n at i o n s g l o b a l c o m pa c t
In 2011, Huntsman became a signatory to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest
voluntary corporate citizenship initiative. The UN Global Compact brings together businesses and UN
agencies to share and support business practices that contribute to a more stable and inclusive global
market and help build prosperous and thriving societies.
In this report, we’re pleased to highlight our efforts to support the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles.
We will continue to uphold these guiding principles supporting human rights, fair labor practices,
environmental protection and anti-corruption, as they complement our own business values and goals.
Our initial efforts and progress in aligning our corporate policies and management systems with the
UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles are outlined on page 33. We will use our annual sustainability
report as our Communication on Progress to the UN Global Compact office.
t e n p r i n c i p l e s o f t h e u n g l o b a l c o m pa c t
Human Rights
Labour
Environment
Anti-Corruption
Businesses should
Businesses should
Businesses should
Businesses should
support and respect
the protection of
internationally
proclaimed human
rights; and
make sure that they
are not complicit in
human rights abuses.
uphold the freedom
of association and the
effective recognition
of the right to collective bargaining;
the elimination of all
forms of forced and
compulsory labour;
support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
undertake initiatives
to promote greater
environmental
responsibility; and
encourage the devel the effective abolition
of child labour; and
the elimination of discrimination in respect
of employment and
occupation.
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opment and diffusion
of environmentally
friendly technologies.
work against corruption in all its forms,
including extortion
and bribery.
a letter from the president and ceo
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a year that saw record operational and
financial performance, Huntsman made
advances in our ability to meet the world’s global
challenges through innovative ideas and products.
At Huntsman, developing sustainable products and
solutions is a key driver of our business success.
world where it is most scarce. This is especially important
as world demand for fresh water is expected to increase by
40 percent by 2030. We are committed to being part of the
solution to increased demands on our natural resources.
In this report, we share how, through science and innovation,
we are enabling our customers to meet the changing and
developing needs of society. We also highlight how, as a
company, Huntsman is working to reduce our own environmental footprint through more efficient manufacturing,
packaging and logistical processes that reduce energy
usage and emissions.
With more than 1,000 associates in research and development, we continue to focus heavily on product development
that brings benefits to users in end markets. Our latest
innovation, ALTIRIS® infrared reflecting pigments, gives
coatings and polymer products in any color the power to
better reflect solar energy. This newest development has
significant implications for energy efficiency. Structures
coated with ALTIRIS pigments can stay cooler longer, helping to reduce energy consumption used for air conditioning,
while reducing associated greenhouse gases.
We’ve also expanded our AVITERA® SE dyes, which offer
revolutionary advances in the textile industry to conserve
energy and reduce water usage. Textile finishing processes
consume vast amounts of water in the very parts of the
INNOVATIVE
SOLUTIONS FOR
SOCIETY
ALTIRIS® infrared reflecting
pigments give coatings and
polymer products in any color the
power to better reflect solar energy.
To help do this, Huntsman continues to strengthen its
capability in emerging developing countries. Over the past
12 months, we made key acquisitions, adding technical
capability in Turkey, India and Russia. We are working
quickly to integrate these additions into our business
systems, practices and ethics programs.
In September 2011, I was pleased to submit a letter to UN
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon committing our support
for the Ten Principles of the United Nations (UN) Global
Compact. (See opposite page.) Our signing of the UN
Global Compact is another step in our commitment to
sustainable product development and delivery.
With sustainability a cornerstone of our business strategy,
we will continue to invest in reducing waste and emissions
and to develop new ideas and products that contribute to
sustainable solutions for society.
Peter R. Huntsman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Huntsman’s AVITERA® SE
dyes significantly reduce water
and energy consumption and
CO2 emissions.
Huntsman spray polyurethane
foam can reduce energy consumption
in homes and commercial buildings
by 30 percent.
Stakeholder Engagement
We have identified four initial key stakeholder groups — shareholders, customers, associates and local
communities — to direct our sustainability efforts. These stakeholders are closely linked with our business
and we seek their input to drive the direction of our sustainability program. During 2011, Huntsman conducted surveys of associates, customers and investors to learn how they value sustainability. We will use
this information to better communicate what we are currently doing to protect people, planet and profits,
as well as in planning our future sustainability strategies that our stakeholders consider most important.
In a survey of our associates to identify important sustainability-related issues, the majority of our employees see
sustainability as a strategy for long-term growth and innovation. They believe our future product portfolio should
be more sustainable to reduce environmental impact and
improve the Huntsman brand.
Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) firms. At the time of
the study, shareholders polled held 33 percent of Huntsman
shares outstanding. While the majority of shareholders and
analysts interviewed did not rely on sustainability practices
in their investment decisions, nearly all of them reported that
Huntsman should focus on sustainability to some degree
and expect us to operate in a sustainable manner.
Huntsman invited more than 100 customers to participate
in one-on-one telephone conversations. Through these
interviews and a review of external information, we learned
that they, too, are active in sustainability efforts. More than
half of them report on their sustainability performance. The
same number is reducing energy consumption as a strategic initiative. Huntsman customers see an opportunity for
the company to work more closely with them to increase
sales and build sustainable value. Our survey also revealed
customers are eager to engage in a sustainability dialogue
with Huntsman and believe it creates opportunities to work
collaboratively to improve products and meet customer and
consumer demands.
SRI firms generally evaluate investment decisions against
a narrow set of predetermined sustainability criteria. None
of the interviewed SRI firms held Huntsman shares at the
time of the interview, though they are open to investments
in the chemical sector. These potential stakeholders
reported that they depend on their internal financial teams
to first identify attractive investment opportunities, after
which the sustainability teams then analyze selections for
performance against the sustainability criteria. SRI respondents recommend that companies incorporate short-term
sustainability goals where it is most accretive or where
it creates a competitive advantage for the company.
Also in 2011, Huntsman commissioned a perception study
to gauge the importance of our sustainability practices on
investors’ decisions. Interviews were conducted with 26
current Huntsman shareholders, two analysts and seven
Stakeholder engagement will continue to be an important
part of our sustainability strategy. In the coming year, we
will extend our dialogue to other key stakeholders, including
communities near our manufacturing sites.
Through sustainable chemistry,
Huntsman is developing products that use
less energy, reduce risk to the environment,
and are safer to handle and use.
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Huntsman VYDRO® technology is
being used in hot, dry climates to help
public and private gardens stay green
with up to 60 percent less water.
Huntsman Araldite® epoxy
resins help make newer generation
aircraft stronger, lighter and
more fuel-efficient.
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Huntsman executive team has
reiterated its support for a focused
sustainability program built upon the needs of stakeholders
and business strategies. Last year, we took steps to
improve our sustainability program by listening to you, our
stakeholders. (See opposite page.) Our first stakeholder
analysis review provided further insight into the interests
and needs of our customers, associates and investors.
In coming years, we plan to expand the dialogue to
include communities neighboring our major facilities.
We are working toward a framework of divisional and
sector-specific targets, which we expect to have in place
by 2013, and developing globally applicable goals. We
look forward to sharing our targets in the coming years.
Key focus areas will include improved product-level life
cycle analysis and product carbon footprinting. As more
consumers choose products that are environmentally
friendly, we want to provide our customers with data they
need to help determine the impact of their products.
Following the introduction of our first Chief Executive’s
Award for Innovation in Sustainability in 2010, we will again
recognize Huntsman’s achievements in sustainability for
our business and our environment. The awards program
is designed to recognize and celebrate innovation in
sustainability and reinforce its importance throughout the
Huntsman’s MDI products are used
in a variety of automotive applications
to improve the fuel efficiency of cars,
build lighter vehicles and create
quieter car interiors.
Huntsman manufacturing
sites worldwide are managing
energy consumption,
minimizing waste and
reducing emissions.
Huntsman organization to promote continuous improvement.
Our first awards program drew more than 50 nominations
from across all divisions and regions of the world. The
2011/2012 program will recognize individual and team
efforts that address the three pillars of sustainability:
people, planet and profits. We expect to announce the
winners in fourth quarter 2012.
Across our divisions, our associates continue to find
valuable and beneficial ways to take traditional byproducts
or waste streams and develop them for new applications
and in new markets. For example, we’ve converted waste
from our Pigments business into beneficial soil conditioners
and have taken other byproducts from our Polyurethanes
business to use in the rapidly expanding shale gas
recovery markets.
Innovative solutions such as these, combined with new
ideas for products that help solve global challenges, will
continue to drive our sustainability efforts.
Ron Gerrard
Corporate Sustainability Officer
Huntsman TiO2 pigments,
used in paints and coatings,
help reduce energy
consumption and keep homes
and buildings cooler.
Huntsman amines help
produce longer blades for
wind turbines – enabling them
to catch more wind and
generate more clean energy.
A Look Inside Huntsman
Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas,
Huntsman Corporation has more than
12,000 associates worldwide.
A Global Company
Huntsman operates more than
75 manufacturing and research
and development facilities in
30 countries worldwide.
HUNTSMAN HAS
FIVE BUSINESS
DIVISIONS
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Huntsman serves a variety of end markets, the largest is consumer related,
followed by paints and coatings, energy and fuels, industrial applications,
chemicals, insulation, construction materials and aerospace. We hold global
leadership positions in many product categories, such as methylene diphenyl
diisocyanate (MDI), polyurethane catalysts, epoxy adhesives, epoxy powder
coating systems, aerospace composites, electrical insulating materials, textile
effect chemicals, polyetheramines, ethylene and propylene carbonates, and
maleic anhydride.
Polyurethanes
Performance Products
Our Polyurethanes division serves
more than 3,500 customers in over
90 countries. We have world-scale
MDI production facilities in the U.S.,
The Netherlands and China and 17
highly capable downstream formulation facilities, which are located close
to our customers worldwide.
Huntsman Performance Products
manufactures and markets more than
2,000 products primarily based on
amines, surfactants, carbonates and
maleic anhydride for a growing
number of niche industrial end uses.
We operate multiple manufacturing
facilities worldwide and license a
range of chemical manufacturing
technologies globally.
Huntsman is investing for
a safe, clean, efficient future.
During 2011, Huntsman successfully completed the
following transactions:
• Acquired the chemicals business of Laffans
Petrochemicals Ltd. in India, which produces
specialty intermediates.
• Acquired a polyurethanes system house in
Turkey that manufactures polyester polyols and
blends MDI polyurethane systems.
• Signed a license agreement with Chinese chemicals
manufacturer Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co., Ltd.,
for the production of propylene oxide (PO) and methyl
tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) — a co-product of PO.
• Sold our Stereolithography and Digitalis® machine
manufacturing businesses.
We are investing in future growth and optimizing the
efficiency of our manufacturing facilities. In 2011, we spent
$327 million in capital expenditures, including $92 million to
further enhance our safety and environmental performance.
Huntsman completed 2011 with the best safety performance
in our history. (See page 29 for a full discussion.) We will
continue to invest in reducing waste and emissions,
improving the safety of our workplace and enhancing
the competitiveness of our manufacturing facilities.
Advanced Materials
Textile Effects
Pigments
Our Advanced Materials division
is a leading global chemical solutions
provider with a long heritage of
pioneering technologically advanced
epoxy, acrylic and polyurethane-based
polymer products. Our capabilities in
high-performance adhesives and composites serve over 3,000 customers
in 80 countries with innovative,
tailor-made solutions and more than
1,500 products which address global
engineering challenges.
Huntsman Textile Effects is the leading
global market share provider of
high-quality dyes and chemicals to
the textile and related industries.
Research, innovation and sustainability
are at the heart of what we do.
From formulation to implementation,
we use cutting-edge technology to
develop innovative solutions to address
the need for sustainable processes and
products that benefit our customers,
consumers and the environment in
which we work and live.
Huntsman Pigments is a global leader
in the creation of titanium dioxide
solutions. Expertise gained over 75
years, combined with a pioneering
spirit, enable us to serve our global
customer base. Our specialized products and services primarily provide
whiteness, opacity and brightness to
thousands of everyday items, including paints, plastics, paper, inks, food
and personal care products.
Key Figures at a Glance
Field/Performance Indicator
Unit
2011
2010
2009
Economy
Revenue
$million
11,221
9,250
7,665
Net Income
$million
254
32
112
$million
1,214
875
545
$million
327
202
189
Payroll
$million
158
168
166
Income Taxes Expense
$million
109
29
444
Taxes Other Than Income
$million
61
77
72
million tonnes
8.75
8.03
7.31
$million
36
35
36
$million
92
84
54
Terajoules (TJ)
54,311
52,575
50,105
mmt CO2e
3.58
3.45
3.25
tonnes
19,007
16,425
12,021
Adjusted
Capital
EBITDA1
Expenditures2
Total Products/Co-Products
Remediation and Closure
Reserves3
EHS Capital Expenditures
Environment
Total Energy
Total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Total Air
Emissions4
(excl GHG)
Discharge (COD)5
tonnes
8,461
10,256
7,745
Total Non-Hazardous Waste
tonnes
1,047,591
982,501
976,765
Total Hazardous Waste
tonnes
172,625
129,071
125,907
12,542
11,797
11,390
2,211
2,139
2,068
Total Water
Society
Regular Full-Time Associates
U.S.-Based Associates
Non-U.S. Associates
10,331
9,658
9,322
6,576
6,226
4,453
0.46
0.60
0.49
TBD
2.40
2.30
Fatal Work-Related Accidents Associates
0
0
0
Fatal Work-Related Accidents Contractors
0
0
0
Contractors6
Total Recordable Incidence Rate (TRIR)
U.S. Chemical Industry
Average7
1. For a reconciliation, see page 32.
2. Net of reimbursement of $3 million in 2011 and $34 million in 2010.
3. Pursuant to SEC regulations, the Company accrues liabilities (reserves) relating to anticipated environmental cleanup obligations, site remediation/reclamation
and closure costs, and material monetary sanctions (i.e. enforcement penalties), which are recorded and can be reasonably estimated.
4. Air emissions are releases of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter and
other contaminants.
5. Chemical Oxygen Demand
6. Number of Full Time Equivalents based upon annual hours worked by contractors as reported in our safety statistics program.
7. The 2011 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rate is expected to be published in October/November 2012.
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Board of Directors
Front row: Dr. Patrick T. Harker,
Jon M. Huntsman and Dr. Mary C. Beckerle
Back row: Sir Robert J. Margetts, Wayne A.
Reaud, Alvin V. Shoemaker, Peter R. Huntsman,
Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., Nolan D. Archibald
and M. Anthony Burns
The board appoints members of its
independent Audit, Compensation
and Governance committees. Each of
these committees has a written charter
approved by the board and available
on the company’s website. Independent directors currently comprise in full
the membership of each of these three
board committees.
Audit
Corporate Leadership
Huntsman’s highest governance body is our board of directors. Six
of its 10 members are independent or “non-executive.” As executive
chairman of the board, Jon M. Huntsman serves as an executive
officer of the company and chairman of the board.
As of the issuance of this report, the board was structured as follows:
Board of Directors
Board Member
Title
Jon M. Huntsman
Peter R. Huntsman
Nolan D. Archibald*
Executive Chairman of the Board and Director
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Vice Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the
Compensation Committee and Lead Independent Director
Director
Chairman of the Audit Committee and Director
Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee and Director
Director
Director
Chairman of the Litigation Committee and Director
Director
Dr. Mary C. Beckerle*
M. Anthony Burns*
Dr. Patrick T. Harker*
Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.
Sir Robert J. Margetts
Wayne A. Reaud*
Alvin V. Shoemaker*
* Independent
M. Anthony Burns (Chair)
Dr. Patrick T. Harker
Alvin V. Shoemaker
Compensation
Nolan D. Archibald (Chair)
Wayne A. Reaud
Alvin V. Shoemaker
Nominating & Corporate Governance
Dr. Patrick T. Harker (Chair)
M. Anthony Burns
Dr. Mary C. Beckerle
Stockholders and other interested
parties are invited to communicate
directly and confidentially with the
board, the non-management directors,
the independent directors or the lead
independent director by email,
[email protected],
or by mail, c/o Corporate Secretary,
Huntsman Corporation, 500 Huntsman
Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, USA.
Stockholders, including Huntsman
associates who own company stock,
have the opportunity to nominate
individuals for election to the board
or make proposals to be addressed
at the company’s annual meeting of
stockholders.
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Fueling Energy Recovery,
Efficiency and Conservation
Huntsman is helping energy companies extract more oil and gas
from existing fields and finding innovative applications for products
that help conserve energy.
What’s the Challenge?
Over the next 30 years, global energy
demand is expected to grow by
30 percent. As the world races to
develop sustainable energy alternatives, including renewables such as
wind and solar power, industry
experts predict there will still be a
significant gap between resource
availability and demand.
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Today, the average oilfield produces
only 35 percent of its potential. So
imagine the benefit if producers could
unlock more of the oil that remains
trapped underground. Huntsman is
working with leading multinational and
domestic oil companies on enhanced
oil recovery (EOR) to extract more
crude oil from their existing reserves.
Huntsman is leading the industry in
developing specialty surfactants that
can be injected into an oil reserve
to emulsify and flush trapped oil
molecules free from the rock capillary
pores where they are stored.
Estimates suggest that Huntsman’s
in-depth expertise in surfactant
chemistry could help oil companies
extract up to half of the 70 percent
of oil that currently can’t be removed
from reservoir rocks by conventional
methods.
Reducing Energy Consumption
In addition to helping companies
produce more oil and gas, Huntsman
is also providing the building blocks
for products that help reduce energy
consumption.
In Japan, Huntsman has teamed up
with Nippon Aqua to provide waterblown spray polyurethane foam (SPF)
that is lowering energy consumption
in homes by 30 percent. The energysaving idea is particularly important
in a country that has faced a shutdown of its nuclear power program
due to the earthquake and resulting
tsunami in 2011.
Huntsman also supplies the high-performance epoxy resins and curatives
found in the majority of composite
parts used in the newest generation
of aircraft today. The use of these
lighter and stronger materials has
dramatically grown over the past
decade, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and lower costs for the airline
industry. Today, two of the largest
airplane manufacturers, Boeing and
Airbus, are building new commercial
models made of more than 50 percent carbon-fiber composite parts.
These parts enable aircraft manufacturers to build lighter aircraft that are
stronger and more fuel efficient, as
well as reduce cabin pressure and
lower environmental noise to offer
travelers greater comfort.
Other Innovative
Energy-Saving Ideas
Our insulation products not only
conserve energy in housing and
commercial properties, they also
play a critical role in the food supply
chain – keeping products at the right
temperature in refrigerated vehicles,
chiller cabinets and refrigerators.
Metal panels made with polyurethane
foam are helping developing countries,
like Brazil and India, improve their
cold food storage and distribution
chains to enhance the world’s food
supply.
By 2030, electric cars will account
for more than half of U.S. light vehicle
sales. Huntsman is one of only a
few companies in the world that is
providing battery makers with the
solvent critical to reliable lithium-ion
battery performance.
The high-quality ethylene and
propylene carbonates used in battery
solvents help create the charge that
is essential to the reliable operation
and long working life of lithium-ion
batteries.
Monica Karamagi
Polyurethanes
“As a leading global producer of MDI
used to make spray polyurethane
foam (SPF), Huntsman plays a
key role in conserving energy and
contributing to a sustainable planet.
Buildings insulated with SPF have
shown a 30- to 50-percent reduction in energy costs.”
Carbonate Solvents
We are the only North American producer of the ultra highquality carbonate solvents essential to the lithium-ion battery
— a critical component of electric vehicles.
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Driving Improvements
in Transportation
Huntsman innovations are enhancing the overall performance
of passenger vehicles and reducing the environmental impact of our
own commercial transport.
Creating Auto Parts
Transportation is one of the leading
contributors to climate change and
poor air quality.
Huntsman is working with the world’s
leading automobile brands to improve
fuel efficiency of cars, build lighter
vehicles and create quieter car
interiors.
Huntsman products help reduce
the impact of transportation on the
environment. Safety and environmental concerns are increasing and
Huntsman is partnering with the
automotive industry to offer a product
portfolio to capitalize on these
opportunities, from design to parts
manufacturing.
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One of the most ambitious projects in
this field is the BMW i-concept for
urban electric vehicles. Huntsman
provides materials for the single piece
of carbon composite body – an innovation in mass production. We’re also
working with a leading Japanese
formulator and producer of carbon
fiber to produce composite parts
sold under leading brands.
Huntsman recently developed an MDIbased polyurethane system for use in
automobile headrests and armrests.
The technology removes a portion of
the polyol made from petroleum and
replaces it with a polyol made from a
renewable resource – soybeans. This
new technology is now featured in the
headrests of a popular American
car model.
Reducing Transportation Footprint
As the global economy expands
and demands of commercial transportation rise, Huntsman is working
to reduce its own transportation
impacts on logistics and product
distribution systems.
Huntsman is a founding member
of the Lean and Green International
initiative in Italy, which is dedicated to
finding sustainable ways to manage
transportation logistics. We have
committed to reducing our CO2
emissions from our pigment delivery
operation in Italy by at least 20 percent
in five years.
We’re also looking at other modes
of transportation to ship products.
Huntsman’s Rozenburg site is one
of the first Netherlands-based companies to sign up for the Blue Road
Program, a national initiative that
promotes Holland’s inland waterways
as an environmentally friendly mode
of transportation. Since joining
the Blue Road Program in 2011,
Huntsman has committed to ship
52,000 tons of product by barge
each year, reducing CO2 emissions
by over 50 percent.
We participate in the GreenFreight
Europe Program, an environmental
ratings system for carriers across
Europe that creates market incentives
for improving carbon emission
performance. Through GreenFreight
Europe, international shippers like
Huntsman work with transport
carriers to monitor and reduce the
environmental impact on European
road freight.
Klaus Ritter
Advanced Materials
Huntsman has begun converting
some of our shipping methods, such
as transporting packaging material
via barge versus road transport. The
Huntsman logistics team is looking
at ways to take advantage of the
transportation industry’s economical
containers that allow shippers to
move more product in less space.
We’re also working to set marine
transportation sustainability goals.
“Huntsman is helping automobile
manufacturers make superior
lighter-weight car parts from
carbon fiber/plastic composite
material that is as strong as steel,
but around 50 percent lighter.”
Soy-Based Polyols
Using a renewable resource – oil from
soybeans – we developed a new technology
that reduces the petroleum content in the
polyurethane foam used in certain interior
auto components.
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Enhancing Consumer Wellbeing,
Safeguarding the Planet
Huntsman is helping manufacturers develop environmentally
sustainable formulations with consumer safety, comfort and
satisfaction in mind.
In today’s marketplace, environmentally conscious consumers
want products that not only
perform well, but are safer, more
convenient and put less strain
on natural resources.
In the textile manufacturing market,
which consumes vast amounts
of water, Huntsman is developing
products that help save energy
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and conserve natural resources.
Huntsman’s AVITERA® SE products,
used in the dyeing of garments, significantly reduce water and energy
consumption and CO2 emissions
since the dyeing and washing-off
process never exceeds 60˚ C. With
only 5 percent or less unfixed dye
needing to be removed instead of
the usual 15 percent to 30 percent,
the number of rinsing baths to obtain
the required fastness properties is
greatly reduced.
Improved Stain Resistance
Huntsman sells formulations based
on DuPont™ Capstone® repellent and
stain release products under the name
OLEOPHOBOL® CP. This broad line
of products includes a stain-release
finish for cotton, synthetics and blends
and oil-, water- and stain-repellent
finishes for wool, synthetic and cotton
fibers that are used in apparel, technical and home end-uses. Clothing
treated with Teflon® fabric protector
has a better overall appearance and
looks newer longer. Plus, repellent
and stain release products reduce
ring-around-the-collar and staining,
and reduce dryer time by as much
as 25 percent.
Using Natural Feedstocks
For many years the creation of
shampoos, conditioners, shower
gels, soaps and toothpaste has relied
upon ingredients that contain sulfates,
silicone or ethylene oxide (EO). To
enable cosmetic companies to still
make creamy, rich formulations that
deliver long-lasting effects without
these chemicals, Huntsman is helping
cosmetic formulators develop
“free-from” consumer products
based on sustainable, naturally
derived feedstocks.
workers and customers. The product
is a fast cure, requiring only two to
three minutes for a normal-size bathtub, which improves productivity and
economics. The final product is
70 percent lighter weight than normal
bathtubs, which will save more
energy during transportation.
For more than 40 years, manufacturers of wood-product panels have
used glues that contain formaldehyde
to hold the wood together during the
manufacturing process for particleboard and medium-density fiberboard
panels. Huntsman has developed an
MDI replacement that meets new
regulations governing formaldehyde
emissions standards. Besides being
cost competitive and easier to use,
MDI eliminates formaldehyde emissions in products, making it safer for
manufacturers and end consumers.
Improved Consumer Products
Huntsman is also providing innovative
solutions to make home and personal
care products safer for people and
better for the environment.
In China, which produces 10 million
bathtubs per year, Huntsman is
developing a spray polyurethane
system for sanitary application that is
an ideal substitute for current glass
fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester
resin in the manufacture of bathtubs.
Compared with existing technology,
this product contains no volatile or
flammable solvents or monomer and
no irritant glass fiber, which reduces
hazards during production, transport,
storage, installation and maintenance,
making it more healthy for both
Another example of how Huntsman
puts the environment and consumer
first is its development of new ecopackaging for Araldite® adhesives.
Huntsman invested in redesigning its
packaging to environmentally friendly
card and plastic that are easily
separable and recyclable.
Preeti Chapman
Performance Products
“WE CARE is the driving philosophy
behind everything that we do. We
are focused on developing natural,
eco-friendly and healthy ingredients
for our customers in the beauty
and personal care market.”
Epoxy Resins and Adhesives
Versatile Huntsman Araldite epoxy resins
and adhesives are used in a wide range of
applications, from making aircraft and wind
turbine blades stronger to home-repair jobs
for hobbyists and homemakers.
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Coloring Our World with
Lasting Finishes
Huntsman paints and coatings not only help to protect surfaces, but
they also enhance or add properties that improve their sustainability.
While the sun supports all life on
earth, in some cases, it can have
damaging effects.
Sunlight can heat up the colorful
surfaces of buildings, which can raise
their internal temperature and place
heavy loads on air-conditioning systems, increasing energy usage and
related CO2 emissions. Heat from the
sun can also cause colorful exterior
polymer systems to degrade and
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warp, which can reduce product
lifetimes, increase waste and
increase cost for consumers.
Huntsman works in partnership
with our customers to develop safe,
sophisticated paints and coating
products that break new ground
and drive sustainable improvements.
Our innovative chemistries help
paints and coatings last longer,
provide better flexibility and
strength and even resist temperature
increases.
Huntsman’s ALTIRIS® technology,
used in paint formulations for metal,
clay and concrete roofing systems,
helps reduce energy usage in color
applications by reflecting the damaging rays of the sun. With ALTIRIS
infrared reflecting pigments, any paint
color can consistently reflect solar
energy and help to reduce energy use.
In addition to the environmental benefits of ALTIRIS, its ability to reflect
damaging infrared rays helps to avoid
premature system deterioration and
failure, increasing the lifespan of a
roof, reducing premature waste and
ultimately decreasing costs.
The company has successfully
assessed the performance of its
ALTIRIS infrared reflecting pigment
in conjunction with over 150 different
colored pigments for cool roofing.
In addition to cool roof applications,
Huntsman also has demonstrated the
performance of the ALTIRIS pigment
in vinyl siding, window profiles
(casings), marine coatings and even
in automotive applications.
Innovative Products
Huntsman is also using innovative
chemistries to enable new coating
applications, including a complete
portfolio of high-performance
Araldite® waterborne epoxy resins
and curing agents with ultimate
corrosion performance.
In the U.S., a new range of waterborne adhesive systems is helping to
reduce production of volatile organic
compounds (VOC), improve air
quality, achieve performance and
quality and promote health and
safety of employees. Avoiding
organic solvents in adhesive systems
makes sense, not only for environmental protection reasons, but also
because it simplifies occupational
health protection measures.
The solvent-free waterborne adhesive
systems are produced without any
compromises in terms of processing
and properties of the finished
adhesive, with some properties even
exceeding those of solvent-based
adhesives.
George Best
Pigments
“We’re reducing emissions, recycling
more waste and enhancing the
environmental habitats at our
plant sites. Being proactive in
our sustainability efforts is good
business for us, our customers, our
associates and the communities
where we operate.”
Amines and Surfactants
Huntsman amines and surfactants used in waterborne
coatings, inks and adhesives offer VOC- and alkylphenol
ethoxylate (APE)-free alternatives. They not only meet
Responsible Care® criteria for environmental protection,
but also provide clarity and striking visual impact in
high-performance inks, as well as color stability,
toughness and flexibility in paints and coatings.
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Chemistry for the Future
Huntsman is committed to finding responsible solutions that meet
today’s interests without compromising tomorrow’s needs.
We design our innovative products to
respect the environment, from raw
materials selection to production for
optimized yield, reduced waste and
emissions and maximization of
recycling and re-use.
Renewable Feedstocks
With the growing demand for naturally derived household detergents,
Huntsman is making surfactants from
renewable resources such as palm
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oil, sugar cane, coconuts, corn and
soybean. We are also using palm
oil-based feedstocks to make
powder-coating resins for use in
appliances and outdoor furniture.
Huntsman scientists are researching
the use of an algae-based feedstock
to offset the potential impact on
global food supplies. The goal is to
reduce the amount of crops needed
as bio-based feedstock, so farmers
can devote more farmland to
producing food.
Huntsman understands there are
challenges that must be balanced
when using bio-based feedstocks.
In 2011, our European Performance
Products sites joined the Roundtable
for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO),
signaling our commitment to using
palm oil conscientiously. RSPO is an
international certification body that
promotes responsible management
of palm oil markets. We plan to
expand our RSPO membership
globally by the end of 2012.
High-Efficiency Products
Commitment to Sustainability
Huntsman is also developing highefficiency products that are less
hazardous and less polluting.
Huntsman is the pioneer and leader in
developing halogen-free laminates
used to make printed circuit boards.
Our benzoxazine resins are helping
the industry achieve both performance and sustainability goals.
Huntsman is a member of the
Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC),
founded by a group of global apparel
and footwear companies and nonprofit organizations. SAC is leading
the textile industry toward a shared
vision of sustainability built on an
industry-wide index that will enable
companies to measure and evaluate
the environmental and social impacts
of their products.
Huntsman's MDI-based rubber
crumb adhesives have replaced other
bonding materials traditionally used in
gyms and outdoor tracks at schools,
parks and playgrounds. MDI-based
rubber crumb adhesives eliminate
environmental pollution caused by
gases and pungent smells typically
associated with other materials. The
technology helps transform old tires
normally discarded in landfills into
state-of-the-art sports surfaces.
Maximizing Production
Feeding the world better with less
is the idea behind BvB Sublime®,
a hydrophilic polyurethane substrate
engineered for use in hydroponic
greenhouses. Through technical
innovation, Huntsman has provided
a substrate with a cell structure that
leads to more efficient water and
nutrient use. This, in turn, leads to
an increase in crop yield. With BvB
Sublime substrates, high-tech greenhouses can produce better, higheryield crops with less acreage.
Mike Cheek
Textile Effects
“Our new chemistries for textile
processing and dyeing include the
use of biorenewable-based products
as well as other new chemistries
that dramatically reduce water and
energy requirements and help to
lower the carbon footprint.”
Bio-Based Feedstocks
Huntsman is making surfactants – used
in household detergents to improve their
cleaning power – from oils made with
renewable sources, including palm, sugar
cane, coconuts, corn and soybeans.
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Data on Performance
For 2011, Huntsman is reporting on nine key metrics from the
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Guidelines.
As we continue to build our sustainability program and gain a better
understanding of the key measurements important to our stakeholders,
we expect to expand our metrics in future scorecards. Our report
generally conforms to the GRI 3.1 guidelines.
In response to stakeholder requests for greater transparency, in this year’s sustainability report, we are including relevant data
about our environmental emissions. Additionally, we have posted even more environmental performance charts, graphs and
data tables on Huntsman’s sustainability website at www.huntsman.com.
Profitability. Production. Energy Use. Emissions. Managing
these four factors goes hand in hand in our success as a
business and as a responsible corporate citizen. Some we
want to increase year after year; others we want to reduce.
As Huntsman strives to be ever more profitable and to
increase production year after year, we also work to
drive down energy use and decrease our environmental
emissions. That’s what we’ve done in many cases.
Ideally, we would like every environmental emission metric
to decrease in absolute terms. Still, it is useful to consider
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relative, or normalized, intensity emissions — for example,
reducing the amount of energy it takes to produce a quantity
of product, or the amount of CO2 emitted per metric tonne
of product. Therefore, this year’s environmental scorecards
include both absolute emission totals and production
intensity trends for each of our environmental key metrics.
At Huntsman, being a sustainable company also means
being in business for the long-haul. That’s why we strive
to become ever more efficient at manufacturing and
distributing our products.
T O TA L E N E R G Y C O N S U M P T I O N
70,000 ..................
TOTAL E NE RGY USE (T E RAJ OUL E S)
60,000 ..................
50,000 ..................
40,000 ..................
30,000 ..................
20,000 ..................
10,000 ..................
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
53,412 TJ
52,207 TJ
50,105 TJ
52,575 TJ
54,311 TJ
2006 Baseline (53,764 TJ)
Production Intensity Trend
Our Energy Use
Our 2011 production output increased by almost 9 percent
over 2010 while total energy consumption increased by
only 3 percent in the last year. (See Key Figures at a Glance,
page 8.) Total energy use is only 1 percent above our
2006 baseline.
The higher energy use is explained by our record production levels and record profitability in 2011. On an energy
intensity basis, our energy use per tonne of product is
down 6 percent compared to baseline, and 5 percent less
than 2010.
Huntsman has long understood that to stay competitive
long-term, we must continually strive to improve the energy
efficiency of our operations. This was especially vital in the
last few years. In 2008, the price of oil and natural gas hit
record highs, while the global economy suffered a dramatic
slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2008 and well into 2009.
In 2010 and 2011, amid lower fuel prices, we experienced
a recovery in product demand. Production output in 2011
was 9 percent higher than in 2010, but in turn, we are
consuming less energy per tonne in the manufacturing
process.
NOTE: Production Intensity Trend was calculated by dividing the
absolute metric by the tonnage of total production in each year.
T O TA L D I R E C T A N D I N D I R E C T G H G E M I S S I O N S B Y W E I G H T ( E N - 1 6 )
4.5 ..................
4.0 ..................
3.5 ..................
CO 2 e (MIL L ION T ONNE S)
3.0 ..................
2.5 ..................
2.0 ..................
1.5 ..................
1.0 ..................
0.5 ..................
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
3,681,695
tonnes
3,505,772
tonnes
3,252,502
tonnes
3,454,634
tonnes
3,582,282
tonnes
2006 Baseline (3,577,955 tonnes)
Our Emissions to Atmosphere
Compared to our 2006 baseline, our production output
is about 7 percent greater, while greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions are nearly identical. Our 2011 total GHG emissions rose 4 percent compared with 2010 levels. However,
our GHG intensity continues a downward trend, indicating
we are more efficient in reducing GHG emissions per tonne
of production.
As a socially and ecologically responsible global corporation,
we are committed to reducing our GHG emissions. Overall,
Huntsman’s GHG generation is proportional to production
levels and energy consumption.
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GHG Emissions Emitted at Huntsman
Manufacturing Facilities Worldwide
Greenhouse gases are reported in standard units of million
metric tonnes of CO2 equivalents (MMT CO2e). Our 2006
baseline year emissions were 3.58 MMT CO2e. (Huntsman’s
baseline of 2006 emissions excludes the Base Chemicals
and Polymers division, which was divested in 2006 and
2007.)
T O TA L I N D I R E C T G H G E M I S S I O N S
BY WEIGHT
3.5 ........
3.5 ........
3.0 ........
3.0 ........
2.5 ........
2.5 ........
T O TA L D I R E C T G H G E M I S S I O N S
BY WEIGHT
2.0 ........
1.5 ........
2.0 ........
1.5 ........
1.0 ........
1.0 ........
0.5 ........
0.5 ........
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2,376,836
tonnes
2,257,945
tonnes
2,154,379
tonnes
2,294,084
tonnes
2,355,661
tonnes
1,304,860
tonnes
1,247,827
tonnes
1,098,140
tonnes
1,160,550
tonnes
1,226,621
tonnes
Sources of Greenhouse Gas
The combustion of fossil fuels needed to manufacture
chemicals and to generate electricity and steam releases
carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — all greenhouse gases. Other GHG that may be released during
chemical processing operations are hydrofluorocarbons
(HFC), perfluorocarbons (PFC) and sulphur hexafluoride
(SF6). These are typically released from manufacturing
equipment that uses these chemicals as refrigerants or
as specialty dielectric fluids.
Defined by various protocols, direct emissions are GHG
emissions attributable to the combustion of fossil fuels at
our sites or non-combustion GHG emitted from manufacturing processes or refrigeration units. Direct GHG emissions
from Huntsman are generally proportional to our direct
energy consumption. Indirect emissions are associated with
the generation of purchased energy, and are proportional
to our indirect energy consumption (i.e., purchased
1
electricity). Huntsman does not measure Scope 3
emissions on a corporatewide basis as defined below.
1. The GHG Protocol defines direct and indirect emissions as follows:
• Direct GHG emissions are emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the reporting entity.
• Indirect GHG emissions are emissions that are a consequence of the activities of the reporting entity,
but occur at sources owned or controlled by another entity.
The GHG Protocol further categorizes these direct and indirect emissions into three broad scopes:
• Scope 1: All direct GHG emissions.
• Scope 2: Indirect GHG emissions from consumption of purchased electricity, heat or steam.
• Scope 3: Other indirect emissions, such as the extraction and production of purchased materials and
fuels, transport-related activities in vehicles not owned or controlled by the reporting entity, electricityrelated activities (e.g,T&D losses) not covered in Scope 2, outsourced activities, waste disposal, etc.
NON-GHG EMISSIONS TO AIR (EN-20)
30,000 ..................
AIR E MISSIONS (T ONNE S)
25,000 ..................
20,000 ..................
15,000 ..................
10,000 ..................
5,000 ..................
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
19,070
tonnes
22,799
tonnes
12,021
tonnes
16,425
tonnes
19,007
tonnes
2006 Baseline (16,771 tonnes)
Non-GHG Emissions to Air
From 2006 baseline levels, air emissions have increased
13 percent. Compared to 2010, air emissions increased
by 16 percent. The increase in air emissions is attributed
primarily to increased production at our Greatham, U.K.,
Pigments site, which is currently our largest non-GHG
source of air emissions.
On a routine basis, Huntsman monitors, tracks and reports
chemical emissions to the atmosphere. The air emissions
we measure are releases of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx),
sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter and other contami1
nants. Permitted air emissions are typically generated
during routine manufacturing operations, volatilization from
chemical storage, wastewater treatment and equipment
emissions.
We are focused on reducing air emissions at all of our
facilities, including our Greatham, U.K., site. If we exclude
this facility and look at the progress at our other facilities,
we can see a continued reduction in emissions and
intensity.
1. Greenhouse gases (GHG) are also monitored, but are reported separately –
(please see EN16 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions - page 22).
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Huntsman implemented
an improvement plan in
2011 to enhance equipment
reliability, resulting in
reduced CO emissions.
Progress at Greatham
In late 2008, the Greatham facility completed the construction of waste heat boilers that were added to the site’s
pollution control system. These boilers were designed
to reduce steam generation needs and greenhouse gas
emissions from related combustion sources. The project
is estimated to save 79 megawatts of energy per year
(equivalent to powering approximately 3,300 U.K. homes)
and eliminate 15 kilotonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
These environmental benefits were acknowledged by the
U.K. North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC), which
announced Huntsman as the winner of the 2010 Industrial
Environmental Award.
Following project completion, emissions of carbon monoxide (CO) and carbonyl sulphide (COS) were significantly
reduced to levels approaching the 2006 baseline year. In
2010 and 2011, the site experienced an increase in CO
generation due to higher production throughput, a change
in feedstocks, and equipment reliability issues associated
with the new emission reduction project.
Huntsman implemented an improvement plan in 2011 to
enhance equipment reliability. As a result of these efforts,
the site is currently observing a reduction in CO emissions
despite a 50 percent increase in CO produced in the manufacturing process. Due to the site's efforts to manage carbon emissions and resource efficiency, it also was recently
recognized by the U.K. Chemical Industries Association
with the 2011 Low Carbon Award.
T O TA L H A Z A R D O U S A N D N O N - H A Z A R D O U S W A S T E B Y W E I G H T ( E N - 2 2 )
1.8 ..................
1.6 ..................
TOTAL WASTE (MILL ION T ONNE S)
1.4 ..................
1.2 ..................
1.0 ..................
0.8 ..................
0.6 ..................
0.4 ..................
0.2 ..................
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
1,387,410
tonnes
1,365,935
tonnes
1,102,672
tonnes
1,111,572
tonnes
1,220,216
tonnes
Our Waste
Total Waste by Type and Disposal Method
Non-hazardous waste and hazardous waste, as defined by local laws, are strictly
monitored and reported at each of our manufacturing facilities. Non-hazardous
waste and hazardous waste are tracked and reported separately. The reported
waste disposal value includes wastes that are sent to an off-site landfill, injected
into a deep underground well, sent to third-party treatment facilities or reclaimed/
reused/recycled (including burned as fuel – waste co-generation.) This category
also includes waste disposed during normal operation and maintenance activities.
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NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE
BY WEIGHT
HAZARDOUS WASTE
BY WEIGHT
1.8 ........
250,000 ........
HAZARDOUS WAST E (T ONNE S)
NON-HAZARDOUS WAST E (MIL L ION T ONNE S)
1.6 ........
1.4 ........
1.2 ........
1.0 ........
0.8 ........
200,000 ........
150,000 ........
100,000 ........
0.6 ........
0.4 ........
50,000 ........
0.2 ........
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
1,220,023
tonnes
1,227,334
tonnes
976,765
tonnes
982,501
tonnes
1,047,591
tonnes
167,386
tonnes
138,601
tonnes
125,907
tonnes
129,071
tonnes
172,625
tonnes
Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2011, non-hazardous waste disposal was 7 percent
below the 2006 baseline. Waste reduction opportunities can
often create multiple benefits by making plant processes
more efficient and may also identify undiscovered markets
for products Huntsman previously thought of as “waste
material.” These multiple benefit projects can result in
significant cost savings to Huntsman in addition to reducing
waste generation.
Since our baseline year, a significant portion of Huntsman’s
total non-hazardous wastes are consistently made up of
iron salts and gypsum, generated by the Pigments business
during acid neutralization. Ongoing efforts by our Pigments
business to reduce these wastes and improve environmental performance have been very successful at utilizing this
resource, turning potential wastes into co-products with
beneficial uses. For example, while the Pigments business
has seen increasing production levels, increases in secondary sales of iron salts and gypsum to water treatment,
agriculture and building construction markets have more
than outpaced production.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste disposal is 18 percent above the 2006
baseline. We recorded a one-year increase of 35 percent
in hazardous waste disposal compared to 2010. This
increase is attributed to previously stockpiled waste at
our Umbogintwini, South Africa, plant being approved
for disposal, as well as increased production at our
Performance Products plant in Port Neches, Texas.
D I S C H A R G E S T O W AT E R
14,000 ..................
12,000 ..................
COD (T ONNE S)
10,000 ..................
8,000 ..................
6,000 ..................
4,000 ..................
2,000 ..................
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
10,388
tonnes
10,627
tonnes
7,745
tonnes
10,256
tonnes
8,461
tonnes
Our Discharges to Water
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) levels dropped
compared to 2010 levels and are well below our 2006
baseline. Our 2011 COD levels are nearly as low as our
record 2009 levels. Also, relative intensity tracks with
our decreased COD levels.
In environmental chemistry, the COD test is commonly
used to indirectly measure the amount of organic compounds in water. Most applications of COD determine the
amount of organic pollutants found in surface water (e.g.,
lakes and rivers), making COD a useful measure of water
quality. Wastewater quality indicators, such as COD and
the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), are essentially
laboratory tests to determine whether or not a specific
wastewater will have a significant adverse effect on fish
or aquatic plant life.
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Wastewater discharges from Huntsman facilities are
routinely monitored and reported in units of tonnes COD.
The reported discharge levels are measured at the point
where the wastewater is discharged from the manufacturing facility, after receiving on-site pre-treatment. In some
instances, Huntsman facilities discharge to third-party
wastewater treatment plants (municipalities or other chemical companies.) In these cases, subsequent treatment
achieves further COD reductions beyond the levels
reported by Huntsman before the wastewater discharges
to the greater environment.
In order to uphold our commitment to the environment
and the health and safety of our associates and neighbors,
Huntsman has established a set of Global EHS Standards.
These standards have been used to support the full
implementation of the EHS Vision and Policy and the
Responsible Care Management System since 2001.
Huntsman sites are audited for conformance to the
Global Standards on a periodic, risk-based cycle.
Our People
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INJURY & ILLN ESS RATE OVER TI ME (LA- 07)
3.5 ........
Protecting Each Other
The safety of each Huntsman employee, as well as
independent contractors who work within our gates, is
of the utmost importance. Our associates always have
accepted the challenge to create and maintain a safe
workplace, and have attained many safety-related
milestones.
3.0 ........
2.5 ........
2.0 ........
Rates of Injury, Occupational Disease and Lost Days
1.5 ........
Huntsman continues to drive EHS performance with a
keen focus on our EHS management systems. When
compared to the chemical industry average published
by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, our injury and
illness rate has been significantly lower over the years.
1.0 ........
0.5 ........
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
0.85
rate
0.61
rate
0.49
rate
0.60
rate
0.46
rate
U.S. Chemical Industry Average
Incidence rates are calculated using the U.S. Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formula:
Total Recordable
Incident Rate
=
Our safety performance reflects a combined recordable
injury and illness rate of both associates and contractors.
By maintaining one combined rate, the importance of
reducing injuries and illnesses is not diminished for either
Huntsman associates or contractors and the rate reflects
overall true performance. Since 2005, the combined
incidence rate for Huntsman and its contractors has
remained below 1.0.
# of Injuries and Illnesses x 200,000
# of work hours
.46
92%
92 percent of all sites
within Huntsman achieved
combined injury/illness
incidence rates below 1.0.
Injury reductions in 2011 were
experienced by both contractors and
Huntsman associates, with contractor
rates dropping 20 percent and Huntsman
associates rates dropping 25 percent.
The Total Recordable
Incidence Rate for Huntsman
(0.46) is the lowest achieved in
company history.
80 percent of all
Huntsman sites had
no recordable injuries
during the year.
Huntsman supports and respects the protection of human
rights around the world and works to ensure individual
rights within our area of influence. Each Huntsman
associate is expected to demonstrate this commitment by
treating others fairly and consistently with proper regard
for rights and obligations. We also are committed to
creating an environment reflecting the diversity of the
communities in which we do business and the associates
we employ.
Ensuring
Corporate Values
Average Hours of Training per Year (LA-10)
2011 Compliance Training
Huntsman requires newly hired associates to complete
core compliance training modules within the first 60 days
of employment. In addition, current associates are required
to take refresher training on a regular basis. Core compliance training modules include Respect in the Workplace,
Business Conduct Guidelines, Records Management, EHS
Protection, Global Anti-Bribery, and the Huntsman Privacy
Program. Additional training beyond the core modules may
also be provided depending upon the associates role and
the region of the world.
Region
Americas
1
APAC
2
Total Hours
Completed
Number of
Associates
Average Training
per Associate
12,990
3,062
4.24
6,484
2,904
2.23
EAME
13,356
6,576
2.03
Totals
32,830
12,542
2.61
These compliance training hours are for online, computer-based training.
1. Asia/Pacific
2. Europe/Africa/Middle East
Because of our global nature, we translate our training
programs into local languages. At sites with low literacy
rates or limited computer access, we conduct instructorled training in local languages.
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33 Huntsman sites are certified
to ISO 14001, demonstrating full alignment with the environmental management
standard developed by the International
Organization for Standardization.
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99%
100%
99 percent of our
Americas associates have
completed the anti-corruption
courses.
100 percent of our
APAC associates have
courses.
Percentage of Associates Trained in
Anti-Corruption (SO-03)
Total Training Hours on Policies Concerning
Human Rights (HR-03)
Overall, 99 percent of all Huntsman associates received
training in anti-corruption during 2011. Formal training or
course work in anti-corruption was completed by 99 percent
of associates in the Americas, 100 percent of associates in
the Asia/Pacific region and 99 percent of associates in the
Europe/Africa/Middle East region.
Huntsman expects all of our associates to be aware of and
understand the company’s core policies and procedures.
All new associates are required to take core compliance
training, which includes information on human rights policies
and covers regulations on child labor and industrial labor
laws. Huntsman associates are required to complete on-line
training regarding Respect in the Workplace and Huntsman
Privacy Program every three years and Business Conduct
Guidelines every two years. These courses take approximately one hour to complete. In addition, the courses are
routinely supplemented with instructor-led training.
Huntsman has zero tolerance for illegal behavior. Our
business conduct guidelines outline the ethics and values
of the company and are shared with all associates. We
have an Ethics and Compliance office responsible for
implementing policies and procedures to guard against
corruption. Compliance managers are located in each
region to provide support and training. We offer online
ethics and compliance training to associates in their local
languages, supplemented by instructor-led training from
time to time.
Huntsman provides many resources for associates to
report concerns or ask questions, including a confidential
reporting service that enables associates to safely report
suspected wrongdoing in the workplace or to seek clarification regarding ethical dilemmas. Associates can access
this service in their local languages either by phone or online.
We are in the process of updating our Business Conduct
Guidelines to make them more user friendly and easier to
read. The guidelines will be available in the languages of
our associates in print and web-based formats in first
quarter 2013.
Percentage of Associates Covered by
Collective Bargaining (LA-04)
Huntsman’s Human Resources (HR) department oversees
the collection and management of this data via global
HR contacts in the United States, Europe, Latin America,
Asia and India. In late 2011, we implemented a global HR
Information System that will provide real time reporting of
associate data.
In 2011, 55 percent of Huntsman associates were covered
by collective bargaining agreements or works councils,
compared to 59 percent in 2010. The decrease is a result of
an increase in overall headcount from 2010 to 2011, much
of which occurred in emerging markets where roles/jobs
historically have not been represented by unions or works
councils. The countries where we had a sizable increase
in headcount are China, India, Singapore, Malaysia and
the U.S.
99%
99 percent of our
EAME associates have
courses.
55%
97 percent of Huntsman associates
have been trained in Huntsman’s
human rights policies.
55 percent of Huntsman associates
are covered under collective bargaining
agreements.
Our Impact
We are proud of our company and its strong reputation
and good name. The science behind our products, processes
and innovations is helping to create a more sustainable
world and to ensure the sustainability of our company
into the future. We are striving to ensure we manage
and balance the triple bottom line of People, Planet
and Profit throughout our business activity.
Direct Economic Value Generated and Distributed (EC-01)
Year Ended December 31, 2011
2011 was a record earnings year for Huntsman. We
generated revenues of over $11 billion and net income
of $254 million. Our 2011 adjusted EBITDA (earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)
was $1.2 billion.
In millions
Revenues ..............................................................$ 11,221
Gross Profit ..............................................................$ 1,840
Interest Expense, Net..................................................$ 249
Net Income..................................................................$ 254
Adjusted EBITDA......................................................$ 1,214
Capital Expenditures1..................................................$ 327
We employ more than 12,000 associates and operate
more than 75 manufacturing and R&D facilities
in 30 countries worldwide.
Total Assets..............................................................$ 8,657
Net Debt2..................................................................$ 3,380
1. Net of reimbursements of $3 million.
2. Net debt calculated as total debt excluding affiliates less cash.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
In millions
HUN
l i s t ed
NYSE
As a publicly traded company, Huntsman’s total
common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2011,
was 236 million shares. For more information, please
see the Investor Relations section of our website,
www.huntsman.com.
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2011
2010
2009
Net income
$ 254
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(7)
Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation
$ 247
Interest expense - net
249
Income tax expense
109
Depreciation and amortization
439
Income taxes, depreciation and amortization in
(5)
discontinued operations
EBITDA
$ 1,039
Loss on accounts receivable securitization program
Legal settlements and related expense
46
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
7
Gain on consolidation of a variable interest entity
(12)
Restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs
167
Expenses (income) associated with the terminated
merger and related litigation
Acquisition expenses
5
Gain on disposition of businesses/assets
(40)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
6
Extraordinary (gain) loss on the acquisition
(4)
of a business, net of tax
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 1,214
$ 32
(5)
$ 27
229
29
404
11
$ 112
2
$ 114
238
444
440
(78)
$ 700
8
183
29
4
$ 1,158
23
21
88
(835)
3
(53)
1
(1)
97
(6)
$ 875
$ 545
Communication on Progress 2011
In support of the United Nations Global Compact, Huntsman established a UN Global Compact
Working Group to ensure our corporate policies, procedures and guidance documents align with
the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles. The table below shares our progress and identifies gaps
that will be addressed to ensure full integration going forward.
Huntsman Policies and Procedures
Human Rights Principle 1
Support for human rights
Human Rights Principle 2
Elimination of human
rights violations
These two principles align well with Huntsman’s published
Business Conduct Guidelines; Corporate Policies; Corporate
Compliance Procedures; and our stated EHS Vision.
An update to Huntsman’s Business Conduct Guidelines –
in development for 2012 – will include further reference to
UNGC and the ten principles.
Systems, Activities and Tools
• Ethics and Compliance Department
• Ethics “Listen Up™” confidential reporting service for
reporting/responding to concerns of human rights abuses
• Computer-Based Training (CBT) modules, supported
by targeted in-person training
• International Trade Compliance group conducts risk
assessments for at-risk countries
• Pre-qualification due diligence of suppliers with
high-risk profiles
Labour Principle 3
Ensuring freedom
of association
We are required by U.S. law to ensure this right, and to post this
right in view of associates.
• 55 percent of Huntsman employees are covered
under collective bargaining agreements
• Ethics “Listen Up™” confidential reporting service
for reporting concerns
Labour Principle 4
Abolition of all forms
of forced labour
In every region of the world, the Human Resources department is
charged with ensuring that direct-hire Huntsman associates
have necessary and legally required documentation to establish
identity, legal age and work status.
• Strong internal controls
• Few systems currently in place to ensure conformance
with these two related principles in our external supply
chain
Labour Principle 6
Elimination of
discrimination
Published Ethics Policy – Policy Against Discrimination,
Including Harassment and Retaliation
• Computer-based training – Harassment in the
Workplace, etc.
• Technical assistance for small or disadvantaged businesses in preparing and submitting bids to Huntsman
Environment Principle 7
Precautionary
environmental protection
Compliance and a commitment to product safety are central
to our business and deeply embedded in our EHS program.
Huntsman’s Product Stewardship Standard (Global EHS Standard
- EHS-800) provides the global requirements for the measures to
be taken to ensure responsible management of the EH&S issues
relating to Huntsman products throughout their life cycle.
• Product EHS group actively manages risk of
products and is responsible for Safety Data
Sheets, REACH compliance, etc.
• Management of Change (MOC) procedures
at most facilities requires consideration of
environmental impacts
Initiatives to promote
greater environmental
responsibility
Huntsman publishes our current EHS Vision; EHS Protection Policy;
EHS Vision and Policy Objectives; and Seven Strategic Focus Areas.
These documents are available on our website.
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•
•
•
•
•
Labour Principle 5
Abolition of child labour
Huntsman has 48 Global EHS Standards (derived from Responsible
Care®) that form the basis for our environmental management system.
Internal sustainability goals
Division-specific initiatives
33 sites globally are certified to ISO 14001
Corporate EHS audit program
Annual sustainability report
Stakeholder outreach
Our 20:20 Vision for Environmental, Health and Safety defines a
long-term improvement plan for our sustainability program.
Development and diffusion
of environmentally
friendly technologies
Huntsman’s Waste Reduction Standard (Global EHS Standard EHS-600) emphasizes adoption of waste minimization hierarchy.
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10
Measures against
corruption
The Corporate Ethics and Compliance function oversees and
supports Huntsman's compliance with relevant laws, regulations
and related Huntsman policies worldwide.
Beginning in 2012, we will expand environmental/sustainability criteria
in a revised Process Hazard Identification and Analysis (PS-002).
• Participation in industry trade associations
• Chief Executive’s Award for Innovation
in Sustainability
• Increasing emphasis on renewable
(bio-based) feedstock
• Array of tools for reporting, investigating, tracking and
correcting compliance and corruption allegations
• CBT modules, supported by in-person training
• Planned/scheduled ethics and compliance audit
program based on risk assessments
Report Parameters
We follow a calendar-year reporting period as we did with our
previous annual EHS reports. Our most recent report was the
2010 sustainability report, which was published in February
2012. Archived EHS reports may be found on our sustainability
website at www.huntsman.com.
In this 2011 sustainability report, we pull information from thirdparty questionnaires, external ratings and general indices, as
well as feedback from stakeholders consulted during the year.
External consultants have helped to assist, guide and balance
our sustainability initiative.
The report includes data related to all Huntsman enterprises
where we have operational control (more than 50 percent)
and joint ventures where we have management control.
The data reported have been obtained primarily from our
financial management reporting systems, various human
resources information systems and the Huntsman corporate
reporting systems for EHS performance indicators. We are confident in the overall reliability of the data reported, but recognize
that some of these data are subject to a certain degree of
uncertainty, inherent to limitations associated with measuring,
calculating and estimating data.
Minor corrections in historic data may be due to data errors or
other approved reasons. Each year, energy consumption and
environmental emission estimates are recalculated and revised
for all years in the annual sustainability report, as attempts are
made to improve both the analyses, through the use of better
methods or data, and the overall usefulness of the report.
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For more information
please direct any questions regarding
this report or its contents to
[email protected]
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Index per GRI Reporting Standards
1.1
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.10
3.11
3.12
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.14
4.15
Report Contents..........................................................Page 1
Organization Name......................................................Page 6
Primary Products ..................................................Pages 6, 7
Operational Structure ............................................Pages 6,7
Headquarters Location................................................Page 6
Number of Countries for Operations ............................Page 6
Nature of Ownership ..........................................Pages 9, 32
Markets Served......................................................Pages 6,7
Scale of Company ......................................................Page 6
Significant Company Changes ....................................Page 7
Reporting Periods ....................................................Page 34
Date of Most Recent Report ......................................Page 34
Reporting Cycle ........................................................Page 34
Contact for Questions ..............................................Page 34
Report Scope and Boundary ......................................Page 34
Boundary of Report ..................................................Page 34
Limitations on Scope of Report..................................Page 34
Joint Venture Reporting ............................................Page 34
Restatements of Past- ..............................................Page 34
Reported Information
Changes from Previous Reports ................................Page 34
Table of Standard Disclosures Location......................Page 34
Governance Structure ................................................Page 9
Chair of Governance Body ..........................................Page 9
Independent Members of Governance Body..................Page 9
Mechanisms for Governance Direction ........................Page 9
Stakeholder Groups ....................................................Page 4
Stakeholder Selection Criteria ....................................Page 4
Standard Disclosures: Performance Indicators
EN-16 Total Direct and Indirect ....................................Pages 22, 23
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
EN-20 Non-GHG Emissions to Air ........................................Page 24
EN-22 Total Waste by Type and Disposal Method ..........Pages 26, 27
SO-03 Percentage of Associates Trained in ..........................Page 31
Anti-Corruption
HR-03 Total Training Hours on Policies..................................Page 31
Concerning Human Rights
LA-04 Percentage of Associates Covered by ........................Page 31
Collective Bargaining
LA-07 Rates of Injury, Occupational......................................Page 29
Disease and Lost Days
LA-10 Average Hours of Training per Year ............................Page 30
EC-01 Direct Economic Value Generated ..............................Page 32
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2011 Sustainability Report

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